Delhi: Despite NGT order, waste burning continues

23 Feb 2018, 08:17PM ISTSource: TIMES INTERNET NETWORK

Despite National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order, people continue to indulge in the banned activities of burning garbage, plastic and dry leaves in the open. The illegal practice, spotted regularly in colonies and parks, violates the orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Delhi government issued earlier last year. Wastes including bottles, plastics, tyres, etc. were also burnt under Barapulla flyover near Nehru stadium. NGT imposed nationwide ban on burning of bulk waste in open spaces, announcing fine of Rs 25,000 for any violation and a fine of Rs 5,000 is already in place, for simple burning.